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Senior Specialist Mental Health Worker

SeniorFull-timeHybridDarwin NT, AustraliaHealthcarePosted 1 week ago
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About the job

This job is about providing essential support to Northern Territory mental health clients and their families. By offering triage, practical advice, assessments, and referrals, you will play a crucial role in enhancing mental health services in the Top End. The team values collaboration and adherence to mental health legislation and policies, ensuring a supportive environment for both clients and staff.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing triage and practical advice

Offering immediate support and guidance to mental health clients and their families.
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Conducting assessments

Evaluating clients' mental health needs to determine the best course of action.
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Managing referrals

Connecting clients with appropriate mental health services and resources.

Key criteria

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Mental health assessment experience

Demonstrated experience in assessing mental health clients

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Triage and referral skills

Proven skills in triaging and referring clients effectively

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Knowledge of mental health legislation

Understanding of relevant mental health laws and policies

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5 criteria for this job
Mental health assessment experience
Demonstrated experience in assessing mental health clients

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Triage and referral skills
Proven skills in triaging and referring clients effectively

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Knowledge of mental health legislation
Understanding of relevant mental health laws and policies

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Practical advice provision
Experience providing practical advice to clients and families

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Short-term management capabilities
Demonstrated ability in short-term management of mental health cases

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